järgneva

Järgneva is an Estonian adjective form that expresses the idea of “the following” or “the next,” most commonly used before a noun in the genitive singular. It functions to indicate a coming or upcoming period or item and is typically found in formal or written contexts, especially in time-related phrases.

In practical use, järgneva describes a noun that refers to the near future or the next instance of a period. It is most often seen in phrases that denote time frames or sequences, such as periods on calendars or schedules. The form is the genitive singular of the corresponding adjective, and it agrees with the noun it modifies in case and number. Because of this, several common constructions pair järgneva with nouns like nädala, kuu, or päeva.

Common examples include järgneva nädala jooksul (during the coming week), järgneva kuu eelarve (the budget for the coming month), and järgneva päeva lõpus (by the end of the following day). These expressions appear in news, planning documents, and formal writing, where precise reference to the next period is needed.

Relation to other terms: järgneva is closely related to järgne-, järgnevalt and sõnaliigid that convey related meanings such as “following” or “upcoming.” In everyday speech, speakers may opt for järgmine or other forms depending on style and context. Järgneva is therefore a useful stylistic tool for specifying the next or upcoming timeframe in Estonian.